Sharon Jones cuts vocal tracks at Daptone Records’ House of Soul Studios in Brooklyn, NY.

Studio and Stage Gear for Singers

AFTER YEARS of “hey, here’s a mic, that’s good enough,” companies are starting to pay more attention to vocalist specific devices. No, we don’t just mean pop filters (although that new one from JZ Mics is pretty cool), but hardware effects and plug-ins tailored to voice, USB mics capable of excellent sound quality, accessories that do everything from mating mics with iPads to decoupling mic stands from floor vibrations, and a lot more.

This roundup takes a look at manufacturer offerings on tap for vocalists of all persuasions . . . and it’s a pretty interesting lineup. So, warm up by singing some scales and having a drink of warm water with honey and lemon—then start reading (and singing!).

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